Disassembling LG VX8550 Case

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Steps to remove LG VX8500 case

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Slide the battery release up.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Remove the battery by lifting away from the case.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Case  ¶ 

  • Remove the 2 screw covers next to the rear speaker with a Push Pin.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Remove the 4 cover screws with a Philips #00 screwdriver.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Use the iPod opening tool to pry off the back casing.

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  • Continue sliding the iPod opening tool around the seam of the casing to separate the front and back casings.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Separate the casing halves.

  • Be sure to keep track of the side buttons as they fall out.

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